More of Suomenlinna

Here's the theater where they were rehearsing Cyrano:

People do live on the fortress islands and this house and its matching playhouse were charming:

I had coffee in this cafe which has a very 'al fresco' terrace too.


There is an artists' community living and working on the fortress too - here is their shop:

A lot to see, and so different from the busy city just minutes away. It's full of history and beyond what I can share from an afternoon stroll. Here's the site if you are interested in learning more: http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/